I had eyelid surgery (blepharoplasty) 7 weeks ago and am worried that I may have a permanent hypertrophic scar on one eyelid! It's raised above the incision line & lumpy beneath. My surgeon has no idea why & doctors here say that I should be patient & the scar will flatten and fade with time, however, the care advise has varied. Should I massage it daily, try silicone sheets/gel, try using medical compression tape or just leave it alone? NOTE: I have a VERY BAD reaction to all steroids!
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It's challenging to render an opinion without seeing what you're describing. Trust your face to a local board-certified facial plastic surgeon or a board-certified plastic surgeon with experience in blepharoplasty to undergo an evaluation. Don't be afraid to request before and after pictures...
Thank you for your question. You submitted some photos and state you had lower eyelid surgery, which resulted in your lower left eyelid not sitting flat against your eye. You want to know whether this is ectropion or retraction, as well as what you can expect before moving forward.To give you a...
Thank you for your question. You state you're 18-years-old, and since you were a toddler you were aware of the unevenness of your eyes. You state it is not disease-related because your father has the exact same condition, therefore is a genetic issue. You're hoping to improve the appearance of...